kienik Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Evening all this is probably in the wrong section Just a heads up, I'm selling my friends caraboat for him as he has just bought a 30 foot steel nb, it's on eBay but not sure how to pot a link on here, if anyone knows how to do it then feel free to post it on the correct forum on here Many thanks Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dovetail Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Is it this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caraboat-canal-cruiser-cross-with-caravan-/271146316490?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f219472ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kienik Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yes that's the one , thanks dovetail Wasn't sure how to do it but thank you Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinl Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I love it, might put in an offer, it's just a shame there's no more details, like engine, got one or not, watertight or sieve, just a few bit to give you a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kienik Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Kevinl I did put an update on this evening detailing the issues you have raised, I guess you must have missed it Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinl Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Kevinl I did put an update on this evening detailing the issues you have raised, I guess you must have missed it Nik Thanks, it's on my watch list but I doubt I'll be able to afford the final price, however, the "push start" engine bit not very easy on a boat, unless you're Jesus. DSoes it come with an infinite supply of loaves and fishes? K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcoaster Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Not going to buy it, but I can't even see the length mentioned? And internal pics would be cool, cos I'm nosy like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmck Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Is this the one moored at Golden Nook on the Shroppie? We did admire it last year whilst passing the what seemed like miles and miles of inline moorings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeco Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Put it on here too. http://www.caraboat.com/Forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=e426c0422a8b1d48854114ee975696ac&board=3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kae Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That's certainly different... Good luck on the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Pink Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Is this the one moored at Golden Nook on the Shroppie? We did admire it last year whilst passing the what seemed like miles and miles of inline moorings. Gosh. You have to admire people who can get a moan about moored boats into a thread about a carabou. Type of moose, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kienik Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Is this the one moored at Golden Nook on the Shroppie? We did admire it last year whilst passing the what seemed like miles and miles of inline moorings. Hi johnmck Yes this is the one moored at Golden Nook, she is a great little er boat or is it caravan? I'm sure she will sell really well, got 96 watchers and over 900 views in 12 hours! Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfiresprite Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 There are only about 20 left out of the 64 built in the early 1970's. They originally powered by a 4.5 Hp Lombardini petrol engine driving a waterjet. They was a bit of a panic back in the late 70's in Poole Harbour when someone launched one from the Hamworthy Park slipway and as they sailed passed the quay the lifeboat was called out, As people thought it was a caravan that had rolled in the water and was drifting out into the centre of the harbour. When all that they were doing was going out for a day's sail around Brownsea island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kienik Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 There are only about 20 left out of the 64 built in the early 1970's. They originally powered by a 4.5 Hp Lombardini petrol engine driving a waterjet. They was a bit of a panic back in the late 70's in Poole Harbour when someone launched one from the Hamworthy Park slipway and as they sailed passed the quay the lifeboat was called out, As people thought it was a caravan that had rolled in the water and was drifting out into the centre of the harbour. When all that they were doing was going out for a day's sail around Brownsea island. Brilliant bit of history, I had a call from the caraboat club this evening showing an interest in her, almost 1400 views in 24 hours and three bids so far, fingers crossed she sells well and my friend can get a good price for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hi johnmck Yes this is the one moored at Golden Nook, she is a great little er boat or is it caravan? I'm sure she will sell really well, got 96 watchers and over 900 views in 12 hours! Nik Genuine question - why would you pay for a mooring with a caraboat? I'd assumed that owners would just pull the boat out and keep it parked somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayna Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 We saw this one - well I presume it was this one - last year, it looked so cheerful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren72 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I saw one like this moored at Barbridge last year, tis it the same one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I don't see any mention of Boat Safety Certificate. Checking other adverts for boats will suggest the key information needed to attract people who might be interested in buying rather than just looking at an interesting and unusual boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Ahab Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 There are only about 20 left out of the 64 built in the early 1970's. They originally powered by a 4.5 Hp Lombardini petrol engine driving a waterjet. They was a bit of a panic back in the late 70's in Poole Harbour when someone launched one from the Hamworthy Park slipway and as they sailed passed the quay the lifeboat was called out, As people thought it was a caravan that had rolled in the water and was drifting out into the centre of the harbour. When all that they were doing was going out for a day's sail around Brownsea island. There is another one "moored" on a blokes drive about 100 yards from my home. A quirky craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokjumbo Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I don't see any mention of Boat Safety Certificate. Checking other adverts for boats will suggest the key information needed to attract people who might be interested in buying rather than just looking at an interesting and unusual boat. Hi,if using a Caraboat as a `visiting boat`,with an explorer licence,a safety certificate is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hi,if using a Caraboat as a `visiting boat`,with an explorer licence,a safety certificate is not needed. That is an interesting (perhaps worrying) thought, and maybe a good selling point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kienik Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I saw one like this moored at Barbridge last year, tis it the same one? Hi darren72 This is definitely the Same one, my friend Brian had some engine issues and took the outboard round to the workshop at barbridge, all sorted now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 More information has been added to the description. The Caraboat does have a Boat Safety Certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 More information has been added to the description. The Caraboat does have a Boat Safety Certificate. (I haven't looked at the listing) They're potentially great little boats, 12 ft. ? long so quite tiny with not al loot of room for anythnig. The principal advantage is that they have their own built in trailer - just hitch it up and off you go, more flexible than the smallest Sea Otter and much cheaper. There was one on the river Wey called "Ron's A Wey" - think the owner got a lot of fun out of it. Seemed to be a clamshell fibreglass construction (that's where "tupperware" originated not because boats were ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokjumbo Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) (I haven't looked at the listing) They're potentially great little boats, 12 ft. ? long so quite tiny with not al loot of room for anythnig. The principal advantage is that they have their own built in trailer - just hitch it up and off you go, more flexible than the smallest Sea Otter and much cheaper. There was one on the river Wey called "Ron's A Wey" - think the owner got a lot of fun out of it. Seemed to be a clamshell fibreglass construction (that's where "tupperware" originated not because boats were ugly. A bit over 16 ft long actually,and very roomy inside.There`s no trailer as such,all the wheels and towhitch are built into the boat.Are you sure you`re not confusing it with a Caracruiser,which is quite a different beast? Edited January 31, 2013 by mokjumbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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